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CHapter 7
Preschool
18
Psychology
Undergraduate 2
02/21/2012

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Term
When is Preschool development?
Definition
Ages 2-5
Term
Define Continuous development
Definition
it is more of the the same and it is gradual in progressions though it is quantitatively different
Term
Define discontinuous development
Definition
This is done in stages and is qualitatively different
Term
Define functional subordination
Definition
its very useful at first then its useful later on for other things
ex:coloring, peek-a-boo
Term
What is the physical- motor development at age 2
Definition
-walk, run, climb, push,
-little endurance
-use two hands when one is needed
Term
Why do preschoolers at age 2 have so little endurance?
Definition
-Because they have short attention spans
Term
What is the physical motor development at age 3?
Definition
-They dont have to constantly look at feet to know they are walking
-Use one hand
-show peference for right or left hand
Term
Why do they show a preference for right or left hand?
Definition
-Determined by which hand was easier and more able to move whilst in the womb
Term
What is the physical motor development at age 4?
Definition
-Have different running rythms
-Can run, jump, skip awkwardly
-button through hole
-Use pencils draw lines, circles, and faces
Term
What is the physical motor development at age 5?
Definition
-skip smoothly, balance shortly
-zip zippers and tie laces
-more flexibility (less bone breaks)
-throw overhand
Term
At what age is approriate to start training motor skills?
Definition
-In every culture it is different; in the US we lean more towards maximum free exploration
Term
What are the important conditions for phsyical motor learning?
Definition
1)Readiness
2)Motivation
3)Activity
4)Attention
5)Feedback
Term
What is the first coniditon for phsyical motor learning?
Definition
Readiness
-physical heredity maturation
-will learn quickly and easily when ready
Term
What is the second condition for physical motor learning?
Definition
Motivation
-intrinsic and extrinsic
Term
Define intrinsic learning
Definition
- must be taught
-motivation comes from within the child and activiy
stronger of the two types of motivation
Term
Define extrinsic learning
Definition
-comes from others
-involve child and teach them the activity
being positive about this builds confidence and leads to intrinsic learning
Term
What is the third condition for physical motor learning?
Definition
Activity
-must practice and experience
-child learns through being hands on
-self designed and self paced
-parents should introduce a multitude of activities and child will choose one
Term
What is the fourth condition for physical motor learning?
Definition
-Attention
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